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Update-date: Oct 26 2024

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5 Restaurants to Visit for Their Proud Menu Loaded with Fresh Ingredients When Going to See Mount Fuji | Yamanashi & Shizuoka

Mount Fuji, a renowned mountain in Japan. This time, we have picked five recommended restaurants located in Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures, where Mount Fuji is situated. These restaurants offer menus featuring locally sourced seasonal vegetables, Wagyu beef, and seafood caught in the waters of Shizuoka. After a tiring day of hiking or sightseeing, recharge with a delicious meal!

See full listings of restaurants found in and around Yamanashi and Shizuoka.

Kaisen Dokoro Fuji [Seafood Restaurant Fuji]

Enjoy a luxurious seafood bowl themed after Mount Fuji, indulging in the unique food culture of Japan.

Located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanakako Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, the restaurant Kaisen Dokoro Fuji prides itself on its seafood bowls made with fresh seafood delivered directly from nearby prefectural fishing ports. Among its luxurious series of bowls themed after Mount Fuji, the pinnacle is aptly named "Mount Fuji Summit." This bowl is generously topped with a variety of ingredients including sea urchin, crab, salmon roe, and scallops, offering a feast not only for the taste buds but also for the eyes.

5 Must-Visit Restaurants Boasting Fresh Ingredient Menus When Visiting Mount Fuji | Yamanashi & Shizuoka

A sign prominently displaying the restaurant's name serves as a landmark. Upon entering through the entrance that exudes a Japanese ambiance, one finds each seating area is a private space, offering plenty of privacy. The restaurant features counter seats, tatami mat seating, and private rooms, all overflowing with a Japanese aesthetic, allowing guests to fully enjoy the unique tastes and atmosphere of Japan.

Kaisen Dokoro Fuji

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Fujisan Yamanakako Bus Stop (Hotel Mount Fuji Entrance)
Address: 1F, Nakayoshi Bldg., 1467-2, Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi

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Gotemba Restaurant Kuishinbo Gomi

Savor dishes centered around seasonal vegetables in a tranquil European-style setting

Located just a 9-minute drive from Gotemba Station, Gotemba Restaurant Kuishinbo Gomi offers a variety of dishes that feature delicious vegetables of the season, combined with locally sourced meat and fish from Shizuoka Prefecture. The "Five Vegetable Plate" is a rare menu item limited to 15 servings per day. With weekly changes in its contents, diners can experience new flavors time and again.

The restaurant is housed in a charming Western-style detached house. As one enters from the cobblestone porch into the restaurant, they are greeted by a high ceiling and a spacious, cozy atmosphere. The floor is covered with terracotta tiles, and in winter, a wood stove is lit, offering dishes that let you savor the taste of the ingredients while gently warming both heart and body.

Gotemba Restaurant Kuishinbo Gomi

Open: [Monday, Thursday - Sunday, Natinal Holiday, Day Before Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.OL. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: A 9-minute drive from JR Gotemba Line, Gotemba station. On Prefectural Route 23 it is immediately north of the Rikujokyogijo-Iriguchi intersection.
Address: 992-577 Hagiwara , Gotemba, Shizuoka
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Asu eno Kataraidokoro Irori [Hearthside Chat Spot for Tomorrow]

While enveloped in a retro atmosphere, one can savor creative Japanese and Chinese cuisine.

Located just a 10-minute walk from Shimoyoshida Station, Irori offers a blend of Japanese and Chinese fusion cuisine. The "Warayaki Katsuo" is a specialty where fresh bonito is grilled with straw upon order, creating a delightful contrast between its aromatic surface and the rare, flavor-packed interior. Other signature dishes include "Wagyu Roast Beef" and "Chicken Wings," all part of their carefully curated menu.

Five Restaurants to Visit for Their Proud Menu Loaded with Fresh Ingredients When Going to See Mount Fuji | Yamanashi & Shizuoka

The restaurant, renovated from an old traditional Japanese house, boasts an exceptional atmosphere. The lanterns hanging at the entrance enhance the mood. The interior features a warm wooden construction, creating a relaxed and comfortable ambiance. It offers perfect counter seats for couples, as well as well-equipped table seats in the tatami area.

Asu eno Kataraidokoro Irori

Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Gekkoji Station or Shimoyoshida Station / 588m from Gekkoji Station
Address: 2-13-1, Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi
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Yakiniku Ichiro

Enjoy Yakiniku featuring "Otsuki Roast" and other domestic Wagyu beef at affordable prices

Yakiniku Ichiro is located just a one-minute walk from Otsuki Station, boasting excellent transportation access. This restaurant offers reasonably priced yakiniku using Japanese black beef. The menu features delicacies such as "Otsuki Loin" known for its tenderness and sweet fat, and the irresistibly luxurious thick-cut "Grilled Salt Tongue." It is also a certified "Domestic Beef Traceability" restaurant, allowing guests to enjoy delicious yakiniku with peace of mind.

The restaurant's first floor is equipped with both table seats and tatami seating areas, making it a comfortable place for those with children to relax and enjoy their meal. The spacious hall on the second floor, which can accommodate up to 24 guests, accepts reservations starting from 8 people. A delightful touch is the complimentary bottle of Korean soju offered with reservations for 8 or more. Guests can grill their food right at the table, ensuring they enjoy it at its tastiest moment.

Yakiniku Ichiro

Open: [Opening hours] 17:00 - 01:00 (last order 00:30) Extended hours are possible by reservation for golf tournaments, etc.
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: Exit Otsuki station and you will immediately see the sign to your left.
Address: 1-2-23 Mitachi, Otsuki, Yamanashi

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Sakana-ya Uosei

Enjoy the local specialty 'Taka-ashi crab' and fresh seafood delivered directly from the fishing port right in front of you!

Located right in front of the sea at Toda Port on Suruga Bay, Sakana-ya Uosei is a restaurant where one can fully enjoy the bounty of the sea, centered around fresh seafood landed at the harbor. The restaurant offers local specialties such as "Taka-ashi crab" and "Red shrimp salt-grilled" using mineral-rich Toda salt. The owner, who once served as the head chef on a large trawler, provides dishes that bring out the best flavors of the ingredients.

The restaurant boasts a prime location with a view of Suruga Bay stretching out beyond the windows. On the first floor, at the center of the area, there is a live tank where visitors can closely observe the deep-sea dwelling snow crabs. The tables arranged around the live tank offer an experience as thrilling as an amusement park. In addition to the table seating, there are raised tatami mat areas where guests can relax without shoes, and private rooms are also available on the second floor.

Sakana-ya Uosei

Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Friday] 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:00 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm )
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Heda bus stop on Tokai Bus
Address: 580, Heda, Numazu-shi, Shizuoka
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